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BALLARD TRUSS LLC
Snowflake, AZ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2457387
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
36.4% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 36.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2457387
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 31, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 29, 2013
Annual Mileage
650,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3600 N Hwy 77, Snowflake, AZ 85937
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles Ballard
Officer 2
Benjamin Ballard
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance51
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate36.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (15.7pp higher)
36.4% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ16
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Flatbed
5
Semi-trailer
4
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt | Semi-trailer | 1P9CP70226B343253 | 4 | 3 |
| 2028 Lakeside Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 44 ft | 1L9RD4429WC094525 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDVXFLGH9159 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDVXGLGW5690 | 2 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1K9GN32184S127975 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV7ESFU1683 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRAL7NG175078 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK99DAE2648 | 1 | — |
| Lakeside I | Semi-trailer | 1L9RD36291C094878 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Lakeside Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1L9RD4017VC094387 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Lakeside Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 44 ft | 1L9RD4421NC094386 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Lakeside Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 44 ft | 1L9RD4423LC094290 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Lakeside Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 44 ft | 1L9RD4423WC094469 | 1 | — |
| Pratt | Semi-trailer | 1P9CP70275B343635 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDA48X8FJ435573 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDA48X9DJ350044 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDAP8X8FJ435414 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2LD649444 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Peterbilt 384 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPVD09X79D775801 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV8JSJH1994 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | 1003600092 | PIMA AZ | II | 1 | — | BALLARD TRUSS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LAKESIDE I |
1XKDAP8X8FJ435414 1L9RD36291C094878 |
AZ ZRA3EZ AZ KVA2YK |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | XE56900621 | SEDONA AZ | I | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LAKESIDE TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGEDV8JSJH1994 1L9RD4421NC094386 |
AZ 77A01T AZ 04A6JG |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 2, 2025 | XE01600762 | PHOENIX AZ | II | 9 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PRATT |
1XPVD09X79D775801 1P9CP70275B343635 |
AZ 1FA4JF AZ 35082A |
| 393.11A1-LPLMWR | OOSLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.87A-FPLA | Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 20, 2025 | XE01600737 | CASA GRANDE AZ | I | 8 | 1 | BALLARD TRUSS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LAKESIDE TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPBD49X2LD649444 1L9RD4429WC094525 |
AZ Y4A700 AZ 35083A |
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 393.43E-BBST | Brake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 30, 2025 | 7661000382 | PAYSON AZ | II | 5 | — | BALLARD TRUSS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LAKESIDE TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKDA48X8FJ435573 1L9RD4423WC094469 |
AZ Z4A8DZ AZ 35094A |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-DMOVE | Driver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| August 13, 2025 | 6393000085 | SEDONA AZ | I | — | — | BALLARD TRUSS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LAKESIDE TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKDA48X9DJ350044 1L9RD4423LC094290 |
AZ ZZA7DZ AZ X8A0FA |
| February 13, 2025 | XC72610415 | FLORENCE AZ | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LAKESIDE TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1FUJA6CK99DAE2648 1L9RD4017VC094387 |
AZ 5TB144 AZ 35084A |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 1, 2025 | 1013400054 | PAULDEN AZ | I | 9 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER PRATT |
1FUJGEDVXGLGW5690 1P9CP70226B343253 |
AZ 78A01T AZ 3MA9ER |
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 16, 2025 | 6869000449 | MAYER AZ | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNKNOWN |
1FUJGEDVXGLGW5690 1P9CP70226B343253 |
AZ 78A01T AZ 3MA9ER |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 27, 2024 | 6362000304 | PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ | II | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNKNOWN |
3C63RRAL7NG175078 1K9GN32184S127975 |
AZ VXA1BF AZ 25690A |
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LOWES | 1 | October 22, 2024 |
| BALLARD TRUSS/LOGAN SALCITO | 1 | May 29, 2024 |
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